The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank
Censorship Status
Banned in Various schools, Lebanon
Reason: Holocaust content, Jewish themes, sexual development
The diary of a Jewish teenager hiding during the Holocaust.
Why The Diary of a Young Girl Was Banned
Censorship Concerns
A literary classic that was banned despite (or because of) its enduring cultural significance.
Specifically, The Diary of a Young Girl was targeted for: Holocaust content, Jewish themes, sexual development. The book's themes and content were deemed threatening to the social, political, or religious order in multiple countries.
Why Read The Diary of a Young Girl Today?
- ✓ Historical Significance: Understand why this book was considered dangerous enough to ban.
- ✓ Intellectual Freedom: Support the right to read diverse perspectives and challenging ideas.
- ✓ Critical Thinking: Engage with ideas that authorities didn't want people to consider.
- ✓ Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into the fears and concerns of different societies and eras.
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